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Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Pawnee City received 115 applications between March 14-27, when its offer was made available. Continue Reading Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Warhol lived at the property from 1960 to 1972. Continue Reading Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13 Continue Reading Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
Realtor.com determined that buyers paid 14.4% as a share of purchase price. Continue Reading Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets
The transactions mark JPMREIT’s fifth and sixth investments in the residential sector. Continue Reading JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets
Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
The first units are slated to be ready in the second quarter of 2026. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
“Despite the modest monthly increase, contract signings remain well below normal historical levels,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
“There will be no more illegal aliens getting HUD-backed home loans,” said Secretary Turner. Continue Reading Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Nationwide, the typical $2,021 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes is down 0.7% quarterly. Continue Reading Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law
The bill passed unanimously in both houses of the legislature. Continue Reading Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law
Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
MV Realty is permanently banned from doing business in Minnesota. Continue Reading Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
Maine Home Sales up 6.51%
A total of 753 home sales were closed in Maine last month, a 6.51% increase from the 707 sales transacted in February 2024. According to data from the Main Association of Realtors, the statewide median sales price for those sales was $381,500, a 9% jump from the...
